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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 249.08 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 249.08 and 164.23 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 249.08 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/249.08 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 249.08 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 40,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,904.96/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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